"The Realm of God": Ji-seong, Bearing a Heavy Burden, Can He Save JTBC from Crisis [★FOCUS]

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Can Ji-seong, known as "the actor you can trust," save JTBC from crisis with his new work "Apartment" amid the company's corporate rehabilitation proceedings?

On the morning of the 10th, an online production presentation for JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama "Apartment" was held, attended by director Cho Yong-won and actors Ji-seong, Ha Yoon-kyung, Park Byung-eun, and Moon So-ri.

"Apartment" is a slice-of-life human drama depicting former Oasis gang boss Park Hae-gang, who runs for the residents' council election to claim hidden money within an apartment complex, as he works alongside residents to expose corruption. Ji-seong plays the role of former Oasis boss Park Hae-gang in the series.

Regarding his decision to appear in "Apartment," Ji-seong stated, "I found it interesting that the story revolves around events happening in a large apartment complex. I was drawn to its cheerful and refreshing tone rather than a serious one, and the emphasis on teamwork made me fully immersed in the project."

Ha Yoon-kyung plays Kang Ha-ri, a law student entangled with a fake family; Park Byung-eun portrays Lee Chung-won, a construction company CEO and resident of The Penthouse; and Moon So-ri takes on the role of Jang Suk-jin, a well-known neighborhood informant.

Notably, at today's event, all cast members spared no praise for Ji-seong's character, drawing attention. Park Byung-eun hailed Ji-seong as "the best, in the realm of God," adding, "He exists in a divine realm that transcends even one level beyond any ordinary domain."

He continued, "(Ji-seong) despite physically demanding work, he carefully cared for his own family and also looked after those around him whenever there was a brief moment. He embodied the ideal image of a perfect actor. There were many physical action scenes, which must have been truly exhausting, yet he never once frowned. In fact, I thought there would be at least one moment where he'd show frustration, but that never happened."

Ji-seong, who received high praise for being "in the realm of God," has a clear message to convey through "Apartment." He said, "There are certainly many situations we encounter in reality. I related to them personally and felt a sense of responsibility as an actor. Through this familiar story, I hope viewers will truly feel what warmth means via 'Apartment'."

Meanwhile, JTBC declared default last month after failing to repay debts totaling 206 billion won. Following this, Central Group's holding company, Central Holdings, along with Contentree Central, Megabox Central, and Central P&I, filed for corporate rehabilitation proceedings. Rumors emerged that some programs produced by JTBC might halt filming, but JTBC clarified, "Due to court approval procedures, we have completed payments for previously unpaid dispatch fees and service charges after receiving court permission last week."

The network further explained, "Based on the recently approved comprehensive permit, we also settled outstanding appearance fees for certain variety programs and external production costs today."

Known as the "guarantee check" of viewership ratings, what kind of performance will Ji-seong deliver through this "Apartment"? Furthermore, attention is focused on whether he can become JTBC's savior amidst a series of setbacks.

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